Sports editor

Peoria, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Peoria Journal Star / is seeking a journalist to lead the sports desk that covers high school sports in central Illinois Bradley University basketball and other sports items of local ideal candidate will work with our experienced sports writers accentuating their work with deft editing headline writing and SEO knowledge. The editor will be the lead for the sports department on our print and digital platforms coordinating with an award-winning photographer to ensure were at events to get memorable visuals for routine stories and championship this role you will:Respond to a robust local sports and edit stories for collegiate high school recreational and minor league coordinate coverage for multiple and maintain ongoing lines of communication among sports teams across the USA TODAY metrics and use SEO best columns briefs trending articles and/or predictionsRequirements:Bachelors or masters degree in journalism or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.5 years of relevant management/supervisory experienceProven proficiency in applying analytics to content communication and collaboration to deadline-driven planning and organizational -motivation and line-editing people-management problem-solving knowledge:Understanding of the multi-faceted sports environment from game coverage to fan of how to engage audiences on digital ability to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environmentThe ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional environmentHow To Apply:We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply dont limit your upload to a resume; show us what youve done. To do so put together a single document file that includes the following in this order:1. Your resume one to two pages.2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.3. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what youve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.#Newsgnt#LI-CB1